Zipp0 1 #1 May 1, 2006 Mental Training for Skydiving and Life http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0970776306/103-4735037-6291025?v=glance&n=283155 Any good? After 2 jumps, it seems to me that the mental side is nearly everything in this sport. Has anyone read this book, and what were your impressions? I'm just looking for some good exercises to help me to focus on my tasks in spite of some sensory overload. Thanks! Zipp0 Edited by slotperfect to make the link clicky -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #2 May 1, 2006 Psst! Check out the buttons at the bottom of the text block when you're posting . . . click on the url button before pasting the URL, then again after posting it. That creates a hyperlink. If you want to get fancy, check out the bottom of this page Cheers,Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #3 May 1, 2006 yeah, absolutely great book ... also recommend germain's Transcending Fear if you're into this kind of thing (optimal performance and all)This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #4 May 1, 2006 Quote also recommend germain's Transcending Fear if you're into this kind of thing (optimal performance and all) Right now I'll settle for plain old performance. Optimal can come later. Zipp0 -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mixxit 0 #5 May 1, 2006 It's a good book. It's not entirely focused on Skydiving. It's more of a "think like a champion" type read. I would definitely recommend it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #6 May 1, 2006 I had the fantastic oppurtunity to be on the 2nd "search" held by Skydive University. Dr. John was there working with us on mental training every morning and pretty much any time you had a question. He is a fantastic person. His techniques were a tremendous help to me when I was learning how to skydive. I have recommended the book to several people......... Not all skydivers I might add.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seejanefall 0 #7 May 1, 2006 Yep. Loved the book. Very good & worth the money. _____________ PMS #394 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr17Hz 1 #8 May 5, 2006 I second the notion to check out Brian Germain's new book "Trancending Fear". Also, his parachuting class has a 6-8 hours section that deals only with the psycological side of things. Very worthwhile.Matt Christenson [email protected] http://www.RealDropzone.com - A new breed of dropzone manifest software. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calledisrael 0 #9 May 5, 2006 'his parachuting class'?? brian germain's? can you give me a context for what you are saying about this? or are we talking about john derosalia? just curious. i loved the book _transcending fear_ and corresponded a bit with brian about it, was so impressed by him. if he taught a class like that, i would be very interested. life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. (helen keller) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #10 May 12, 2006 I also really liked the book "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why" .... Not exactly skydiving related (although skydiving is mentioned) but it goes into "risky" sports, and why some of us handle things better than others... Really good read. FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
